Plextor release the DVD-Recorder - PX-708UF- The first 8X multi format drive
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Posted on Wednesday 16th of July, 2003 at 23:26 by SirQUK
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Many thanks to Intercept for informing us about the new 8X multi-format DVDRW drive from Plextor. It is the first DVDRW drive to write DVD-R+ at 8X and DVDR- at 4X.The PX-708UF looks to have all the features that will make it a must have drive.
Leading Edge Performance:
Plextor, one of the leading companies for the development and production of CD-ROM drives, CD-Recorders and CD-ReWriters is expanding its range with its first Dual Format drive: PX-708UF, which writes DVD's at 8-speed, rewrites at 4-speed using the DVD plus format. With the DVD minus format, this drive writes at 4x and rewrites at 2x.
The PX-708UF reads DVD-ROMs at 12x.
The PX-708UF comes in external version with a Tray load mechanism.
The Retail package includes: PX-708UF (DVD Recorder), USB cable, IEEE (FireWire) cable, power cable, adapter, Plextor CD/DVD Utility Software (PlexTools Professional), Nero 5.5 and InCD recording software, Pinnacle Studio 8 software, PowerDVD software, 16-language manual.
The PX-708UF is supported by a unique two-year On-Site Collect & Return** guarantee by Plextor, by which any inconveniences resulting from a defect are reduced to a minimum. The firmware is stored in FlashROM which makes it possible to quickly and easily upgrade to the latest version. CD TEXT is also completely supported.
With the PX-708UF, the user has a perfect all-in-one product for creating own home videos, back-ups, composition of photograph collections, saving music...
PX-708UF Benefits:
Writing: DVD+R: 8x
DVD-R: 4x
CD-R: 40x
Rewriting: DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
CD-RW: 24x
Reading:
Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Stops buffer underrun errors
VariRec Technology
PoweRec Technology (Plextor Optimised Writing Error Reduction Control)
Supports Lossless Linking (DVD+R/RW)
Zero Link (DVD-R/RW)
Supports Background Formatting
Access Time <100 ms for CD; 150 ms for DVD
2MB Buffer
E-IDE (ATAPI) interface
Compatible with: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
MultiRead Compatible
Supports SPDIF (Digital Audio Output)
High Quality Digital Audio Extraction
A black tray, to reduce the jitter and to increase the quality of the burned CD
Two year* full-warranty (parts, labor and replacement) with On-Site Collect & Return** service
Writes CD-ROM Modes 1 and 2, CD-XA Form 1 and 2, CD-DA, CD-I, Video CD & Photo CD.
Reads/Writes DVD-ROM, DVD-video, Multi-Border, Multisession
Write methods (DVD+R/RW) supports Sequential Write, Random Access Write, DAO
Supports DVD+VR format (Read/Write) and DVD-VR(Read)
Creates Audio CD, CD Extra, Enhanced CD, Photo CD, CD-I & Video CD Titles.
Supports Disk-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing modes.
Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility
Wide range DVD+R/RW media compatibility
Includes PlexTools Professional
For full specs please visit the Plextor Website
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